Here's Why Apple Killed the MagSafe Battery and MagSafe Duo

Stephen Robles β€’ September 13, 2023
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Making technology more useful for everyone πŸ“Ί Video and podcast creator with over 15 years in tech journalism. Hosts Primary Tech Show with Jason Aten, frequently found in the top 100 tech shows in Apple Podcasts.

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After the recent iPhone 15 launch, Apple discontinued two popular devices - the MagSafe Duo and Battery Pack. Discover how the shift towards universal USB-C and up-and-coming Qi2 wireless charging standard has made these accessories outdated, and what to expect next from Apple. πŸ“Ί Videos Mentioned Top 5 iOS 17 Features! https://youtu.be/gTIxxVDIanQ?si=gRsNV5skqsQc0oWT New iPadOS 17 Features https://youtu.be/xwk7XvZeiIQ?si=TYDPWrPwxLh-t43k Everything New in tvOS 17 https://youtu.be/9Me5jLHF5kc?si=2gaxwa9Yh5f9rzZO πŸ›’ Shop Grovemade accessories and get 10% off with promo code: BEARDFM10 https://grovemade.com/?rfsn=7170715.117960 πŸ“² Follow on: Join my newsletter: https://beard.fm/blog Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenrobles Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@stephenrobles Website: https://beard.fm 🎧 My Podcasts: How to Learn with Stephen Robles: https://howtolearn.transistor.fm Movies on the Side: https://www.moviesontheside.com AppleInsider Podcast: https://appleinsider.com/podcast/appleinsider-podcast HomeKit Insider: https://appleinsider.com/podcast/homekit-insider Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Qi2 Charging 02:30 Lightning Still a Thing 04:17 MagSafe Battery Pack 06:03 MagSafe Duo My Gear: πŸ›’ Earthworks Ethos Microphone: https://geni.us/X7xC (Amazon) πŸ›’ Sony A7 IV Camera: https://geni.us/PA1Qd (Amazon) πŸ›’ Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for Sony E-Mount: https://geni.us/lkuYqbH (Amazon) πŸ›’ Earthworks Icon Microphone: https://geni.us/oMc8Xl (Amazon) πŸ›’ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://geni.us/9w0z (Amazon) πŸ›’ Elgato Key Light Air: https://geni.us/UetzsS (Amazon) πŸ›’ Sony a6400 Camera: https://geni.us/VOyRX (Amazon) πŸ›’ Sigma 16mm 1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount: https://geni.us/FkmNU1 (Amazon) πŸ›’ ATEM Mini Pro: https://geni.us/Dgiymx2 (Amazon) πŸ›’ Sound Devices MixPre-3: https://geni.us/Nb6A4zo (Amazon) πŸ›’ LG UltraFine 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/1tbItU (Amazon)

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